NBA fines Hawks $100K for breaking Player Participation Policy

The NBA has imposed a $100,000 fine on the Atlanta Hawks for breaching the league's Player Participation Policy. This violation stemmed from Trae Young's absence during the team's Emirates NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12 at TD Garden.

Following an investigation, including review by an independent physician, the NBA determined that the Hawks held Young out of a game that he could have played in under the medical standard in the Policy.  The organization’s conduct violated the Policy, which is intended to promote participation in the NBA’s regular season.